Call for Artists

In 2025, I am focusing on creating art with purpose and finding meaningful opportunities to share my work.

To support both myself and other artists in British Columbia, I’m compiling a list of organizations that frequently issue calls for artists. This list will include art councils, galleries, public art programs, and other creative organizations that provide platforms for artists to showcase their talent. I will continue updating this page as more organizations are suggested by fellow artists, ensuring it remains a valuable resource for our creative community!

Lower Mainland

1. Arts Council of Surrey: artscouncilofsurrey.ca
2. Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA): artists.ca
3. Langley Arts Council: langleyarts.ca
4. North Vancouver Community Arts Council: northvanarts.ca
5. Richmond Arts Coalition: richmondartscoalition.com
6. Burnaby Arts Council: burnabyartscouncil.org
7. Place des Arts: placedesarts.ca
8. CityScape Community ArtSpace (North Vancouver): northvanarts.ca

Vancouver Island

9. Arts Council of Greater Victoria: vicartscouncil.ca
10. Cowichan Valley Arts Council: cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca
11. Comox Valley Arts: comoxvalleyarts.com
12. Campbell River Arts Council: crartscouncil.ca

Other Regions

13. Kelowna Arts Council: artsco.ca
14. Nelson and District Arts Council: ndac.ca
15. Penticton & District Community Arts Council: pentictonartscouncil.com
16. Sunshine Coast Arts Council: sunshinecoastartscouncil.com

Nonprofit Organizations and Galleries

1. Grunt Gallery: grunt.ca
   Known for supporting contemporary and experimental art, with calls for submissions.
2. Artspeak Gallery: artspeak.ca
   Focuses on art and writing collaborations.
3. The Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre: roundhouse.ca
   Frequently collaborates with artists for exhibitions and events.
4. Gallery Gachet: gachet.org
   Focused on socially engaged art and mental health advocacy.
5. Western Front: westernfront.ca
   Issues calls for performance, media, and visual arts.
6. Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art: centrea.org
   Focuses on contemporary Asian art and culture.

Public Art Programs

8. City of Vancouver Public Art Program: vancouver.ca
   Commissions public art projects through calls for artists.
9. TransLink Public Art Program: translink.ca
   Commissions public art installations for transit spaces.
10. BC Arts Council’s Public Art Program: bcarts.ca
    Offers funding and opportunities for public art projects across the province.

Other Arts Organizations

11. Emily Carr University of Art + Design: ecuad.ca
    Regularly features student and alumni exhibitions and occasionally accepts public submissions.
12. Arts BC: artsbc.org
    A province-wide arts service organization that shares calls for artists and opportunities.
13. Craft Council of British Columbia: craftcouncilbc.ca
    Focuses on craft art, with calls for exhibitions and markets.
14. Eastside Culture Crawl: culturecrawl.ca
    Annual event with opportunities for artists in Vancouver’s Eastside.
15. Canada Council for the Arts: canadacouncil.ca
    Provides funding and opportunities for Canadian artists.